DOVER — The Police Facility Building Committee has been formed and is made up of numerous residents with vast related experience pertaining to the planning and constructing of the facility.

According to Police Chief Anthony Colarusso, after the City Council authorized the committee two weeks ago, people then came forward, expressing interest in being on the committee, a public entity.

“Internally, we put it out there, saying we would like one member from here and one member from there,” Colarusso said. “People have to be willing to do it. It’s a big commitment.”

During this week’s City Council meeting, Mayor Dean Trefethen announced the names of the chosen committee members.

Dover Housing Authority Director Jack Buckley was chosen because of his work on the Parking Commission and the Strategic Planning Committee.

“He’s learned quite a bit and knows about operations and limitations we face in this building we’re in now,” Colarusso said, adding that having a background knowledge of the Police Department and its current building would help the new committee.

The six other committee members are Fire Lt. David Hanna, chosen for his architectural experience, Deputy Mayor Robert Carrier, for his construction work and to represent the City Council, Police Sgt. Mark Collopy from the Officer’s union, Officer Sean Mask, to represent the Dover Police association, Director of Planning and City Development Chris Parker and, of course, Colarusso.

The non-voting project manager will be Police Capt. William Breault, who Colarusso said will assist the committee and do research as needed, acting as a liaison to architects.

“The bottom line (of this committee) is to pick a really thought-out location that works well and build a real modern, well-equipped police department that will serve the community for the next 50 years,” Colarusso said.

The initial meeting will be held during the first week of February. The meeting will be public and posted when the date, time and location is chosen.

According to Colarusso, the meeting will set ground rules and establish goals and timelines.